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Michael Harris News / CBSSports.com / May 23

'How the hell did you do that?': Braves' Michael Harris II and the art of making highlight-reel catches

Here's how Harris became one of the smoothest center fielders in baseball

Braves GM on Max Fried joining the Yankees

The Braves rotation has been pretty damn good of late, but it doesn’t make the sting of losing Max Fried hurt any less, who is dominating early on for the New York Yankees.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 23

Next three weeks could determine the Atlanta Braves season

After being scratched from Thursday night’s Gwinnett Stripers lineup, the time is finally here: Ronald Acuña Jr. will rejoin the Braves tonight as Atlanta plays host to the San Diego Padres.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 23

This Day in Braves History: Braves fire Chuck Tanner

Today was 1919: It’s Hank Gowdy Day in Boston‚ the catcher’s first game after returning from the Army. He hits the first pitch he sees from Dolf Luque for a single‚ but the Reds prevail over the Braves‚ 10 - 4.

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Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 23

Can you guess this Braves outfielder in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 23

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. set to return to face Padres

Ronald Acuna Jr. will return from knee surgery that has kept him out for nearly a year when the Atlanta Braves open a three-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres on Friday.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Braves’ Four-Word Statement Before Ronald Acuna’s Big Return

Despite an 8-7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday, the Atlanta Braves had reason to celebrate. The club is set to welcome back a former MVP into the lineup.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / May 23

Raisel Iglesias Has Fallen Off a Cliff This Year

Raisel Iglesias has had a nice run as the Atlanta Braves closer since being acquired from the Los Angeles Angels at the 2022 trade deadline. In the last two years the Cuba native converted 67 out of 75 save chances with a 2.38 ERA.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 23

Ronald Acuña Jr. to debut Friday, extra-inning loss, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The time has finally come for Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. to return to the diamond just in time for the series with the San Diego Padres.

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The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

There's no sport more American than baseball, with well over 100 years of history, and that history has brought some of the best player nicknames. These 25 nicknames from the game's history should leave you feeling nostalgic.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 22

Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) to return Friday

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. will be activated off the injured list before the series opener against the San Diego Padres on Friday night and play in his first game in nearly 12 months.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 22

Nats walk off against Braves in 10th, win 5th straight

Amed Rosario singled home the winning run with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Atlanta Braves 8-7 to sweep their abbreviated two-game series.

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 22

What can the Braves expect from Ronald Acuna Jr. this season?

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 22

Braves endure another one-run loss, drop 8-7 game in extras to Nats

The Braves did what they could offensively, but got beat on the margins and are now under .500 once again I don’t know if I want to write this recap. Do you want to read this recap?

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Braves Receive Major Ronald Acuna News on Thursday

The Atlanta Braves kicked off the 2025 campaign looking to rebound from a somewhat underwhelming 2024 season. After six consecutive National League East

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 22

Braves Make Final Call on Ronald Acuña Return Date: Report

Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. remained at Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday night. But Friday, he will be back with the Atlanta Braves. The Athletic's David O'Brien reported Thursday the Braves will activate Acuña for Friday's matchup versus the San Diego Padres.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Braves are expected to activate Ronald Acuna Jr. on Friday

Ronald Acuna Jr. is seemingly a day away from his return to Truist Park. The Atlanta Braves scratched Acuna from what would have been his sixth rehab appearance with Triple-A Gwinnett.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

3 players Atlanta Braves fans are already fed up with in 2025

The Atlanta Braves entered the 2025 season with sky-high expectations, but a sluggish start and inconsistent performances have tested the patience of their passionate fanbase.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

REPORT: Ronald Acuña Jr. a healthy scratch, set to return Friday

Braves Country, the wait finally appears to be over. After originally being apart of Thursday’s lineup for the Gwinnett Stripers, Ronald Acuña Jr. was later declared a healthy scratch, setting him up for a return to Atlanta on Friday against the Padres.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 22

Report: Braves Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Return Could Be In Coming Days

The Atlanta Braves could see their superstar, Ronald Acuña Jr., back in the lineup as soon as this weekend during their series against the San Diego Padres.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

Braves beat reporter on potential plan for Ronald Acuña Jr.

Braves Country is on their hands and knees pleading for the blue box that reveals Ronald Acuña Jr. has been activated to the major-league roster. The 2023 NL MVP is completely overwhelming minor-league pitching.

Matt Olson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 22

Braves Matt Olson Looking Closer To All-Star Self As Of Late

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is looking good lately. There are corners of Braves Country who don't want to hear that, but that's the case. While the numbers are nowhere near what we saw of him during his All-Star season in 2023, some metrics indicate he's back to that level and even improved in some areas.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

Potential Braves trade chip continues to improve value

When Ronald Acuna Jr. returns to the Braves, the club will have a surplus of outfielders, something that hasn’t been the case for quite a long time. Though Michael Harris II has struggled at the plate, he’s still a Gold Glove center fielder.